Arzani, meanwhile, will wait nervously for next week's announcement of the 26-man squad that will meet in Turkey for an intensive pre-World Cup training camp before van Marwijk names his final 23-strong squad in June. Karacic was born and has played his entire career in Croatia, but appears set to don Socceroos colours. Van Marwijk says that alth...

We're not going to give it any importance. Eager to beat Barça: "We're always keen to beat them". Ronaldo was forced off at half-time after appearing to hurt his ankle and Real will be hoping their star striker can now recover in time for the Champions League final against Liverpool on May 26.

There are still two games left in Man City's league season, so Pep Guardiola's team still has something to play for - breaking the record for most points, wins and goals in a single Premier League campaign. The manager also spoke on Mohamed Salah's yellow card for a perceived dive after minimal contact from Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger...

He has allowed nine earned runs in his last three appearances. "I know he*s frustrated, because he wants to carry the load". Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young victor, is 1-4 this season with a 2.86 ERA. He was sidelined from March 23 to May 5, 2014, with a major muscle strain in his back, from June 27 to September 9, 2016, with a herniated disk in...

He leaves the Cowboys with the fourth-most catches in National Football League history (1,152) and has the second-most yards in history for a tight end (11,448). "I love playing this game too much and I know I can play at a high level" per Kate Hairopoulos of the Dallas Morning News. Each of these players has proven in the past that they be highly ...

Ten-man Barcelona have earned a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid at Camp Nou this evening to keep their unbeaten La Liga run intact. The benchmark of 18 was set by the iconic Alfredo Di Stefano, widely considered to be the greatest player in Madrid's illustrious history.

Albert Pujols of the Angels celebrates after hitting a single in Seattle for the 3,000th hit of his career. Valenzuela pitched a no-hitter contrary to St. But the struggling Mitchell couldn't hold the lead for an inning. The Dodgers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in San Diego , 41-19 in the last 60 meetings and 4-1 in Hills last 5 starts vs.

His head was spinning, his game was in pieces despite sneaking the win, and Williams predicted Higgins would whitewash him 18-0 in the final if they had to start immediately. Williams, though, stroked in a break of 118 and punished Higgins for missing a black off the spot with 64, as well as taking the last for a three-frame cushion overnight.

Being a Major League Baseball catcher is a tough job. Cardinals fan Craig Styles was disappointed when he heard Molina could be out for at least one month. "That was a bad one". "He didn't tell us something was going on until it was too late". In a tight National League Central, where St. Louis sits atop by half a game entering Sunday and thr...

Past that, Cassidy said , "We don't have a choice". The Bruins are trailing the Lightning 3-1 in their Eastern Conference second round series. He'll most likely be paired with Adam McQuaid , which would mean Matt Grzelcyk would go back with Kevan Miller , with whom he played most of the season.

He stretched out both arms in mock celebration after his 2-over 73. Woods spent time after his second round working on the practice green, and the effects showed on the back nine as he picked up birdies on Nos. 1. At least he has the weekend. "I made the last putt", he said . "The course was easier - maybe not quite 10 shots easier, but it...

With two games remaining to Liverpool's one, Chelsea can put pressure on the Champions League finalists with victory against Huddersfield on Wednesday, although given their superior goal difference the Reds would nearly certainly ensure a top-four finish with victory at home to Brighton on the final day.

Marquez bolted to the front during the opening stages ahead of Lorenzo but was given the opportunity to escape as his rivals were all taken out in an incident on lap 18 which skittled both factory Ducati riders and Repsol Honda teammate Pedrosa out of the race.

This is what tends to happen when the two longtime rivals meet in the postseason. They are set to play their 47th playoff game of the past three years Saturday night. Devante Smith-Pelly moved into Wilson's top-line right wing spot beside Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov . Head coach Barry Trotz indicated Backstrom (upper body) was injured duri...

The 69-year-old Warnock, who has been a manager nearly continuously for 38 years, took over at Cardiff in October, 2016 with the team nearly bottom of the Championship (second tier) and led them to a 12th-place finish. Filipino goalkeeper Neil Etheridge will be playing top flight football next season after Cardiff City are promoted to the Premier L...

With a game in hand, Chelsea still have nine points to play for in the Premier League and a win on Sunday would be huge for their aspirations of being together with Europe's royalty. Liverpool head to the capital in buoyant mood after booking their place in the Champions League final with a thrilling 7-6 aggregate victory over AS Roma on Wed...

He's fourth in the top run-getters list with 329 runs, including 3 fifties. After winning the toss , CSK invited the guests to bat and it all started off with Brendon McCullum making way to the pavilion in the first over itself. But who makes it and who doesn't has a lot to do with the captains and all eyes will be on them. Saturday's match saw ...

Carvalhal's side are in danger at the bottom of the Premier League , and face two massive games against Stoke City and Southampton in the coming weeks. Jordan Ayew was wide with a shot on 31 minutes from 25 yards but after Mawson got away with bringing Wilson down in the box, Swansea were behind to a Ryan Fraser goal on 37 minutes.

In their last three Premier League games, they have only one victory. "I reckon the fans have really enjoyed watching us and hopefully, we will be able to keep the same level next season". The hosts are [1.1] for the win, but we can back them -2.5 &-3.0 on the Asian Handicap at [1.92]. That helps us a lot when we play. "Forget system or forma...

Although there is nothing tangible left to play for with this result ensuring their survival, if Watford can pick up anything at Old Trafford on the last day, then they are likely to better their record highest Premier League finish of 13th, achieved two years ago.